These are the 5 luxury items China's Gen Z is going nuts for, a retail expert says

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Shoppers walk past a French luxury fashion brand Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) store in Hong Kong.
Shoppers walk past a French luxury fashion brand Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) store in Hong Kong.

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One of Gen Z's favorite apps just had a very strong quarter

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Duolingo had an amazing second quarter.

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I tried to kill my smartphone addiction with a dumbphone. Here's how it went.

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Some screen junkies are ditching their smartphones for dumbphones that cut out the juicy apps that keep users' eyes locked on the screen. Our tech reporter Jordan Hart tried out one of these dumbphones in the wild streets of New York City to see if it could really curb her screen addiction.

Meta's Gen Z secret weapon is Facebook Marketplace

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Facebook Marketplace is the feature attracting young adults to the platform.

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Both of my kids recently started dating and their breakups are hard on me, too. I'm also invested in their relationships.

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Terri Peters was surprised by how hard it is for her when her kids go through breakups.

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Gen Z might be the luckiest homebuying generation. Here's where they're scooping up homes.

Tech Insider : Economy
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A SmartAsset analysis found that Gen Z bought homes in 2023 at the fastest rate in Indianapolis, St. Louis, and Cincinnati.

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How Gen Zers can beat negative stereotypes in a tough job market

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Gen Zers feel they are being discriminated against while they search for jobs.

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Forget Uber and Airbnb: Some people are going back to doing things the old-fashioned way to save money

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The so-called millennial lifestyle subsidy offered low prices and convenience, but its relative rewards have faded, and some people are switching to alternatives.

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Assigned desks are now a work perk — and Gen Zers are making themselves right at home

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Young professionals taking to TikTok to show off their new office setups and share tips on decor.

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Brat boost: 10x the number of Gen Z donors contributed to Harris' campaign in July than Biden's in June

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Kamal Harris smiling at an event.
Harris raked in $310 million in July, erasing Trump's cash advantage.

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